The Testimonials were recorded in Kargil - the last leg of the adventurous journey of Outback Adventures' Wheels on Roads- The Great Himalayan Motor biking Expedition 2010 which started on 19th July 2010.

Following are excerpts from a video interview of the riders

From my journal - Wheels on Roads Himalayan Biking Expedition 2010 (19th July - 2nd August) by Outback Adventures

Traveling and exploring places has always been a passion of mine. India with its diversity provides unparalleled opportunities for such experiences. Since time in memorial, the beauty of the Himalayas has been described in innumerable scriptures and articles. People from all walks of life have been enthralled by it.

Having known Outback Adventures and Bharath and Aleem for some time, when they announced Wheels on Roads Himalayan Biking Expedition 2010, I could not let go of the chance of being able to acquaint myself with the magnificent Himalayan landscape.
So began the quest for the Himalayan biking adventure.

Being one with the surroundings, in the resplendent valleys, as you ride capturing each moment, the snow capped mountains, deserted hills, and green valley all at once, you are humbled and bewildered at the creation. With oxygen levels going down with every turn of the wheel, biking through the treacherous passes and winding roads was delightfully challenging. What gives you the satisfaction and the sense of achievement being on top or reaching the destination is the journey you take to get there.

With Outback Adventures worrying about the changing weather, fuel, accommodation and other logistics, the bikers could ride in peace. I was a pillion rider this expedition, gearing up to ride it out next time around. The bikers and crew, strangers to each other when we started are now bound and connected by the journey we took those 15 days.
If you are passionate about your bike and riding, I suggest and encourage you take this route at least once in your lifetime.

PS: There were flash floods due to a series of cloud bursts around the region of Leh a couple of days after we returned from our expedition. Praying that the people recover and rebuild their lives fast and the place regains its glory.

Prasanna Nagaraaj

I am waiting to give feedback on my recent biking trip to the Himalayas. Little did I know that I would be writing like this, by the time we'd return home, this moment would become cruelly destined, to be served with threnody rather than with the uplifting words of gaiety?

On 5th August around 12 mid night the whole Ladakh was rocked by a devastating mudslide due to cloudburst. About 300 people were killed, few hundred families were rendered homeless and several hundreds went missing …

I prey to the almighty to give all strength and ability to the loved ones left behind and to all of us to get through the loss of loosing them and may their souls rest in peace forever. "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

Now the Biking Expedition

Three cheers to Outback Adventures.

I had not even dreamt of this a few months before even in my wildest dreams… All credit goes to Mr. Aleem, Mr. Bharath and the total crew of Outback Adventures. You made it.

Mammoth task of 3000Kms……with so ease…… it's remarkable. I would like to say you guys created a bench mark.

The standby Mechanic Mr.Murali, The drivers Mr. Keval Singh & Mr. Govind Singh and the transport owner (I call him Transport Minister) Mr. Harvinder Singh Parul, and last but not the least our vehicles the Toyota Qualis, Tempo Traveller and the Bullets. Without all you guys I don't think we could ever accomplish this mammoth task at such ease and in one piece!!!

As the going get tough the tougher gets going- I wish all of you to get tougher and tougher because from now on the going will get tough. The new bench mark created must be bettered in the next trip. Wish you all the very best.

Sreenivas Naidu

Wheels on road to ladhak. The experience has been fabulous. A nice relationship I've been experiencing with the landscape, the bike and the road…Up here I feel only these three elements exists which relates to you and your thoughts… it's the Landscape, the Road and the Bike.

The best part is the landscape… they are continuously changing… You must observe the way the mountains move…By which I mean when you see 2 or 3 mountains one behind the other, and as you are moving you can see the mountain in the background moving behind the one in the foreground. It's such a wonderful feeling… Moving Mountains… You must experience it to feel it.

The road… they are really rugged and harsh. The fun of riding on these roads is totally different. If they have to be paved and made smooth, am sure the fun of riding would be lost.

And of course the bike. It's a nice little affair that you are having with her. It's really harsh on her on these roads. How much ever you push her, she takes it. At times she doesn't behave too well, but that's understandable, been pushing her to the limits.

I think a pair of wheels, a little bit of money, and some music is all you need to live a life up here. It's all about the thoughts … You get some wonderful thoughts here… I guess it's the height…may be….or may be its vastness …

One more thing I realized is although I am riding and am moving, it's not me that is moving. It's the landscape that's moving… I see the mountains moving, I see the road moving… its as tough you are still and all the trees, the gravel, the road everything is coming towards you and passing by you…. Going behind you… its beautiful… it says so much. Makes you realize you are just a mute spectator…You may have covered miles, end of the day you are just stationary and everything has passed by you.

It's been a wonderful, wonderful ride. These guys at Outback Adventures have done a great job. What I can say about them is that they are honest and sincere. That's good enough. That sums it all up about Outback.